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What subjects the new BioShock game should tackle next, according to philosophy professors

Philosophy professors on the issues, belief systems, and politics they'd like BioShock to tackle next.

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Fist4achin1520d ago

This series and farcry tackle some big issues in society. I love how they present and build a game around using societal issues. These two series always have a fan in me!

lptmg1520d ago

the weird thing is that Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite were such perfect polar opposites that I don't see how and where a new Bioshock would be set.

Bioshock was a claustrophobic horror set in a closed nightmarish underwater city after the main incidents have happened, a consequence when you let technology and science rule over emotion.

Bioshock Infinite was a more open swashbuckling adventure set in a sunny paradisiac place above the clouds, and the incidents were unfolding with you being the main catalyst. The place was also a consequence of religion and emotion ruling over science and logic

Where would a new Bioshock fit?

NecrumOddBoy1520d ago

I think something with trains and steam would fit perfectly. Maybe in the center of the earth accessed from an island volcano that pipes down?

As forthe politics, perhaps a tribal worship of the end times? I envision something like the people who worship the bomb in Beneath the Planet of the Apes.

Terry_B1520d ago

A virus that is harmless for over 80% of the people but 100% of them are in panic and the player has to survive them and their lust for toilet paper

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Tross1520d ago

Yeah...I'm actually preparing less for the spread of a pandemic that's barely afflicting people around here, but more for the effect mass panic and government intervention is going to have (and has already had) on everything. I'm also stocking up on everything I can in case my government really does force my region into lockdown for a week or two (there is a rumor circulating around that they might consider it if "things don't improve").

william_cade1520d ago (Edited 1520d ago )

Yeah, because 20% out of a few billion doesn't really matter much. Not saying this is an excuse to "panic buy" TP, but let's not pretend it's just another day.

Terry_B1520d ago

Here in Germany only 0,02% of the infected people so far died. It varies from region to region of course, but for only like 20 %..mostly of people that are over 60 years old the infection is something serious..and only for 1-4% of them it ends with death. Often at an age where death is normal anyway. Sure, its not harmless but the panic right now is damn overblown..and dangerous. And thats what could be interesting as an element in a game.

william_cade1519d ago

So, 20% of your region is the only thing matters? You must be an awesome person. But then again emapthy is something that can't be taught, I suppose.

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mastershredder1520d ago

gamesrader... "oh bioshock on the freebreeze list, maybe I need to write a basic-bs article about Bioshock so there's something to post". Yawn. This is why gaming journalism really sucks major ass these days.

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Bioshock: A Rapturous Revelation

Hey Poor Player's James Davie Takes Us On A Bio-Shocking Deep Dive Into Irrational Games' Nautical Nightmare.

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Five Nights at Freddy’s, SAG/Aftra News, Bioshock And More Skewedcast

Gareth, Justin, and Michael at Skewed and Reviewed look at timely and topical entertainment news on their latest show including the latest video game movie and news of another in the works.

ROCKY28197d ago

The movie was absolutely garbage !!!
BH needs to do better - since Halloween Ends - Exorcist , Freddy is Shyte - STOP IT !!!!

Garethvk197d ago

Didn't the creator write it? It also made a fortune based on the budget so from a business standpoint it is a massive success.

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Why BioShock Deserves the Dead Space Remake Treatment

Dead Space recently received a popular remake that was faithful yet constructive, and the original BioShock is also deserving of this treatment.

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banger88406d ago

No it doesn't need it. It was remastered in 60 fps last gen and still looks and plays great. Would be a waste of time, money and resources imo. It's games from 3 or 4 gens back that could use the remake treatment.

FallenAngel1984405d ago

There have already been 7th gen remakes of games already

Dead Space in particular already proves that just because a game looks good on original hardware doesn’t mean it cant look and play better

Jin_Sakai405d ago

Agreed although I’m ready for some new groundbreaking IP this generation.

IamTylerDurden1405d ago (Edited 405d ago )

Agreed. Remasters already happened and still look n play fantastic. DS was a different animal. It needed a remake, Bioshock doesn't NEED it. Infinite Remastered for example is extremely viable even today. What we do need is Bioshock 4. Rumors that equated to zip. Where is it? Ken really blew the pooch as well. Left to go do what? He was inspired by Tell Tale or something and went off to become irrelevant. Nice. And Bioshock Vita was scrapped. Fantastic.

toxic-inferno404d ago

Bioshock 4 is definitely still in development. News trickles out about it every couple of months.

And Ken's next game (Judas) looks great from the teaser trailer.

IamTylerDurden1405d ago (Edited 405d ago )

Yeah. Pretty much. I understand why they did it with TLOU to coincide with the show but certainly it didn't NEED a remake desperately. Obviously u are trolling and expect me defend anything Sony but idgaf about all that. I say what i feel is the truth.

Just like TLOU i wouldn't be upset if Bioshock received a remake but it doesn't desperately need it. I'd probably even play it bc like TLOU, i love Bioshock, but in these aren't identical scenarios either. Ppl kill ND for TLOU Remake yet it wasn't even their project originaly. It started as a potential Uncharted remake and passion project via Visual Arts and was passed to Bend i believe? ND took over bc the project obviously wasn't where it needed to be. And yet they still had Factions and possibly TLOU 3 in development as well. Bioshock has been dormant for a decade bar the remaster. Rumors of a sequel haven't materialised. A remake without a sequel would be disappointing. TLOU Remake is more tolerable knowing sequel/spinoffs are in development. Like i said, dif situation.

neutralgamer1992405d ago

It's not all about looks only

Tweaks to story
Tweaks to characters
Improvements to gameplay

Original bioshock have the worst puzzle solving system and can get frustrating quickly

WiiU-Dude404d ago

The last part you said I agree COMPLETELY!!! Game companies need to mine games from the Sega Saturn, PS1 and N64 days and even the Dreamcast, GameCube, and PS2 days to give a full update to. I know those would require more work, but there are PLENTY of gems from those days that people would LOVE to play again or for the first time with a facelift!!! I know I would.

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Binarycode405d ago

The games that need remaking are.

Resistance fall of man.
Motorstorm.

PS5 would produce something special.

There's been such an advancement in tech since the PS3 days. It would be awesome. DAY 1 BUY for me.

Storm23405d ago

I would kill for Resistance 1-3 Remake/Remaster. Same with MotorStorm series and Killzone series. Man, I loved my PS3. Can we also get the Metal Gear series and rescue MGS4 off the PS3? There is a rumor of MGS3 getting a remake. One of, if not my number 1, favorite game of all time.

On topic, I played Bioshock like 6 months after release after hearing from everyone and their mother how incredible it was. I know I will be in the minority on this, but I couldn't get into it. I think my expectations were too high. Totally my fault. Maybe I should give it another chance...

IamTylerDurden1405d ago (Edited 405d ago )

Agreed, Killzone as well, but Sony has no interest in the future of those IP. It won't happen. If they cared about Motorstorm they wouldn't have axed Evolution. The last remaster from a dead studio "Wipeout" was exceptional yet nobody supported it. Even with a free VR inclusion. If ppl want these remasters...actually support the ones that release. Medievil same thing. Ppl cried for Demon's Souls Remake, The Last Guardian, Shenmue 3 and the sales didn't match the cries. None of these games sold as u would imagine given the internet pleas for these titles over a decade or more. DeS Remake did alright but given the circumstances it should've sold better. 92 Meta, PS5 launch exclusive, stunning visuals, and the first of the genre in an age where Eldin Ring will push 30 million units. Yes, DeS is only one platform but still.

Binarycode403d ago

I do agree mostly with what you said.

I bought killzone,2,3. Did not like 4 other then it's graphics.

I bought infamous 1,2. Second son never did it for me apart from again the graphics, so parts were good. But world felt too empty. Probably needed a PS5 to do it justice.

Bought all the Resistance and Motorstorms, those games were awesome. They 100% need a remake.

PS3 was just an awesome machine, I know it was a pain to develop for, but it had some many titles that I loved.
I really enjoyed the Bioshock series, the first 2 were best. Very good games.

As for Demon souls.and the souls series in general. They never have had massive sales. I think because they are very hard games. we are talking a million or less. I think the remaster did 1.4million.

Motorstorm pacific rift did 1.4million PS3.I think.

Hopefully some of them will come back.

-Foxtrot405d ago

I would love this

Expand on the lore

Incorporate Bioshock Infinite and Bioshock 2 plot lines

Add room rooms or maybe even an extra area

Maybe new plasmids

Give Jack a personality and add voice acting, it worked for Isaac. Jack did speak at the start of the game so adding onto that and giving him convos between Atlas or Ryan would be great

Aussiesummer405d ago

Man could you imagine what bioshock would look like in ue5 with full raytracing, phwaaarrrhh.

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